Escapism - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eol · 08-18-2002, 12:30 PM

As what is stated above, escapism has its place. Life is very stressful as best and a good book helps relieve it when nothing else can. I too like the maps and details that was put into Tolkien's work.

However taken too far can be detrimental as one can become detached from reality( as many I have seen done) and honestly believe in something that merely a figment of their imagination. Examples: some believe they are trully an elf and have pointed ears.

This does not hold just to Tolkien. It is true for any written fiction.

08-18-2002, 12:30 PM	#7
Eol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Pacific Northwest - Tir Nan Og Posts: 306	As what is stated above, escapism has its place. Life is very stressful as best and a good book helps relieve it when nothing else can. I too like the maps and details that was put into Tolkien's work. However taken too far can be detrimental as one can become detached from reality( as many I have seen done) and honestly believe in something that merely a figment of their imagination. Examples: some believe they are trully an elf and have pointed ears. This does not hold just to Tolkien. It is true for any written fiction. __________________ Mes sana in corpec sano- (lt.) A sound mind in a sound body